The legendary Aunt Flo...
This sounds a bit strange, but it doesn't seem to make much of a difference.
Liang Yueling's expression changed slightly, as if she was somewhat embarrassed.
But this awkward moment only lasted for a split second before she perfectly concealed it.
Zhong Jingyi suppressed the urge to laugh and politely addressed Liang Yueling:
"My husband has some things to take care of, so he can't attend this engagement ceremony. My wife also has to stay with him, so she can't come either. Therefore, she sent Cheng-ge and me as our representatives. Please understand, Uncle Liang and Aunt Liang!"
Upon hearing this, although Liang Yueling knew perfectly well that the Li family patriarch and matriarch did not intend to attend the engagement ceremony, she still maintained a perfect smile on the surface and said very understandingly:
"I understand, I understand. My parents said that my future father-in-law has a special status and is very busy, so it's normal that he can't attend such a small engagement ceremony. As long as the Li family is willing to send someone, our family will be satisfied."
As she spoke, Liang Yueling's gaze fell on the little dumpling that Zhong Jingyi was holding in her arms, and she smiled, her eyes crinkling:
"This must be the young lady of the Li family, right? My sister has mentioned her before; she's so adorable! She looks like a bright and clever child!"
She seemed to really like Xiao Yanbao, and even reached out to touch Xiao Yanbao's chubby little cheeks.
Little Yanbao seemed inexplicably resistant to Liang Yueling's touch, his brow furrowing slightly as he clung to his mother Zhong Jingyi's neck with a hint of shyness.
Zhong Jingyi sensed her daughter's dislike for Liang Yueling, so she hugged her tightly, patted her back soothingly, and said to Liang Yueling with a smile:
"This child is rather shy and afraid of interacting with people she doesn't know well. I'll take her to get familiar with the environment first. You go ahead with your work! There's no need to make a special effort to entertain us."
Liang Yueling seemed to sense something as well, and smiled calmly, saying:
"Then I'll go and attend to the other guests. If you need any help, just let me know!"
After saying that, she turned and left. Her meticulously tailored cheongsam perfectly accentuated her figure. Although she was almost forty years old, she still retained her charm.
You wouldn't guess that she works hard year after year to support her family and pay off her husband's gambling debts.
On the contrary, she seemed to live a more pampered life than her sister Liang Xunling.
After Liang Yueling had completely walked away, Zhong Jingyi lowered her voice slightly and asked the little baby in her arms:
"Yanbao, don't you like this aunt?"
The little boy shook his head very honestly and said, "Yanbao doesn't like her very much. He always feels that her smile is not sincere at all. She's not as good as his aunt before!"
Although my aunt was very unfriendly to Xiao Yanbao in the past, at least she said what she meant and didn't hide anything or say one thing to his face and another behind his back.
In Xiao Yanbao's opinion, people who dare to love and hate are much better than those two-faced, scheming, and manipulative people.
Auntie used to be quite fierce, but Xiao Yanbao didn't need to guess what she was thinking. If she saw that Auntie was unhappy, she could just avoid her.
And this aunt...
Xiao Yanbao couldn't see through her thoughts at all, and couldn't help but be a little afraid of her.
"So, does Yanbao like his current aunt?"
Zhong Jingyi smiled and asked her daughter.
Xiao Yanbao's eyes darted around, revealing a mischievous glint, and she asked in return:
"Does Mommy like her current aunt? If Mommy likes her, then Yan Yan will like her too!"
Hearing this, Zhong Jingyi couldn't help but laugh out loud, pressing her forehead against Xiao Yanbao's, and said with complete affection:
"You're such a clever little devil!"
"Mom only loves Yanbao!"
As she spoke, Zhong Jingyi couldn't resist giving Xiao Yanbao a kiss on his chubby cheek, which was soft and sweet.
"Yanbao only loves his mother!"
Xiao Yanbao shouted from the bottom of his heart and leaned over to kiss Zhong Jingyi on the cheek.
The touching scene of mother and daughter successfully captured the attention of one person.
Gao Kexin watched as Xiao Xinyan, dressed in a high-end custom-made dress, was held in the arms of Zhong Jingyi, the third young mistress of the Li family, a scene of exceptional pampering.
A pang of sadness welled up in her heart.
She glanced down at her own clothes. Although they were expensive, they paled in comparison to Xiao Xinyan's.
On what grounds?
Why is it that a wild girl picked up from the countryside can become the daughter of the Li family and be accepted by everyone in the Li family, while she was rejected by the old man of the Li family despite having a relationship with her aunt?
Gao Kexin unconsciously clenched her fingers, her exquisitely manicured crystal nails digging into her palms, yet she seemed to feel no pain at all.
At this moment, jealousy filled her heart.
But she couldn't show it; she had to try her best to keep smiling and maintain a perfect appearance.
The engagement ceremony officially began, and Li Qicheng and Zhong Jingyi, along with their son Xiao Yanbao, sat at a designated table.
From the moment the staff started bringing out the dishes, Xiao Yanbao's attention was completely drawn to the delicious food, and he had no interest in appreciating the ceremony taking place on the stage.
The little one only had eyes for all the delicious food; his mind was filled with thoughts of feasting, feasting, feasting...
Although the engagement ceremony was very grand, it was essentially the same old routine that's been used to death at every wedding.
Li Muchen seemed to be bored, so he took advantage of everyone's attention being focused on his uncle and future aunt and slipped away.
He went outside the banquet hall, used the restroom first, and then played games in the corridor while enjoying the breeze.
The game had barely started when a familiar voice reached Li Muchen's ears:
"Today is a very important day for your uncle, do you really have to play video games at this time?"
Upon hearing this, Li Muchen frowned, his eyes revealing obvious disgust, and he snorted.
"Mind your own business!"
He didn't need to look up to know that it was his cousin Gao Kexin.
Gao Kexin stopped beside Li Muchen, leaned against the railing in the corridor, looked at him, and smiled gently.
"I wasn't bothering you, I just wanted to check on you. Aren't you hungry? Don't you want to eat something?"
A gentle breeze blew in through the half-open window, lifting her skirt and making it look very graceful and beautiful.
Li Muchen still didn't bother to look at her, and said irritably, "I'm not hungry, I don't want to eat! I'm already tired of those dishes!"
Hearing this, Gao Kexin smiled and said, "Yes, yes, that's what happens when you're the young master of the Li family! You must be tired of all kinds of delicacies by now, unlike us, who only get to eat a feast like this once in a while and cherish it very much!"
"Then hurry up and go inside to eat! Why are you nagging me so much?"
Li Muchen finally raised his head and glanced at Gao Kexin, coldly retorting, "You're sick!"
(End of this chapter)
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